Two weeks ago, we put together a 30-stadium bracket to determine the best ballpark. You got us down to 16. Now, we’re down to eight.
Orioles’ Bundy returns to hill after 4 years
Dylan Bundy, ranked by MLB.com as the Orioles’ second-best prospect, pitched a scoreless eighth Thursday in his first Major League outing since 2012.
Phelps proves worthy of Mattingly’s trust
Under no circumstances was Marlins right-hander David Phelps ready to surrender the baseball in the fifth inning Thursday, with two on and one out in a crucial part of a rain-soaked home opener for the Nationals.
Giants halt Dodgers’ streak, pull away for win
Joe Panik and Buster Posey each recorded run-scoring hits in San Francisco’s three-run fifth inning and a four-run sixth Thursday, as the Giants won their home opener by outlasting the Los Angeles Dodgers, 12-6.
DraftKings picks: Rays’ bats size up Camden Yards
Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. Here’s a look at the players who could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Friday.
Humbled Harper gets hardware, then homers
Bryce Harper received a trio of honors during a special presentation before the Nationals’ 6-4 loss in their home opener Thursday against the Marlins.
Abreu’s homer hands White Sox game, series win
Jose Abreu’s two-run homer in the sixth inning broke up a scoreless pitching duel and led to a series victory for Chicago, as the White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics, 6-1, Thursday to take three of four in the series and give Mat Latos his first win since last July.
Panik, Posey deflect credit for comeback win
Joe Panik and Buster Posey thrived in San Francisco’s home opener Thursday at AT&T Park, contributing three hits apiece to a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yet both Panik and Posey reveled more in the accomplishments of others as the Giants improved to 3-1.
Rookie off to White-hot start in Majors
The sensational start to the year by Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has garnered him much of the media attention, and deservedly so. Three games into the regular season, however, it’s been rookie Tyler White who has been on base more than any Houston player.
Pence starts Derby campaign with grand slam
It goes without saying that a grand slam can’t happen without the help of at least three teammates, but Hunter Pence was happy to acknowledge that fact after slugging the Giants’ first of the season in Thursday’s home opener.
Heaney gets good news after MRI on elbow
Andrew Heaney had an MRI on Wednesday morning and had only one question: “How’s my ligament?” Doctors told Heaney that his ulnar collateral ligament, the one that would require season-ending Tommy John surgery if torn, remained “fat and healthy,” and Heaney felt a lot better.
Birthday boy Beltre says age brings wisdom
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre turned 37 Thursday. He received presents from his family, a nice dinner and cake from his wife, Sandra, on Wednesday, and lots of hugs from his teammates when he walked into the clubhouse Thursday.
Rizzo gets his own cereal
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has his own cereal — Rizzos. Proceeds from sales will go to the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.
Rave reviews: Blue Jays excited about infield
Thursday’s team workout provided Blue Jays players their first opportunity to test out the newly installed dirt infield ahead of their home opener Friday against the Red Sox.
‘The Sandlot’ turned 23, so the Orioles took to Snapchat to recreate their favorite moments
It’s a moment we’ll remember *forrrrrreverrrrr*.
LA falls 1 short of scoreless-innings record
The Giants’ Denard Span’s fielder’s choice groundout plated Brandon Crawford in the fifth inning Thursday, ending the Dodgers’ season-opening shutout streak at 31 innings.
Rizzo knocks in 6, but Cubs lose Schwarber
Anthony Rizzo tied his career-high with six RBIs as the Cubs had 14 runs on 14 hits, but they lost left fielder Kyle Schwarber to a left ankle sprain in the second inning.